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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1894
Page
4
Thursday morning November 8 1894 notice to subscribers asks for current and new addresses for paper delivery. Stresses mail changes are the subscriber's responsibility and notes the issue is entered as Second C A Matter. Payments should be made payable to the Post Publishing Company.
The piece argues the scale is large but not equivalent to 1890 Democratic gains. Reed will regain Speakership but cannot push another McKinley tariff. Republican chairmen will head committees but cannot shield trusts as before. The new GOP House may hinder progress, not reverse it.
The public rise against Tammany Hall signals a decisive victory for reformers in New York. The upheaval is portrayed as inevitable and essential, with Mayor Strong’s election seen as a positive outcome despite some adverse effects on constitutional amendments.
The Post argues that a party succeeds through organization and majority rule. It cites the tenth district where McNary won the Democratic nomination via open caucuses, while McEttrick refused to engage with the process and ran independently. The piece condemns factionalism as political folly.
A playful verse by James Whitcomb Riley imagines Dickie Swope and Amey Tincher as a sailor a tailor and a carriage maker. The speaker envisions them joining Bud to drive about together on a forever pie crust road in a decorative dialect sketch.
The article recalls former Lowell Mayor Charles D. Palmer, his three year tenure, and his defeat by rival candidates. It notes Mr. Fifield's similar fate in Lawrence and discusses party dynamics as the Democratic edge appears in the November result. The Russell and Stratton headquarters still fly the flag in triumph.
The piece notes F Literary Gossip paying Payne £600 yearly for Illustrated News work and discusses milestones in early printing in America. It mentions a shoemakers’ procession in Germany, a Read residence in Cincinnati, Bayard Taylor’s Views Afoot, Mrs Chandler Moulton’s cross Atlantic fame, and a Bookman American edition by Dodd, Mead & Co. It also cites Meredith predicting American literary success and contrasts Daudet Dumas Zola Massenet studies with brief quotes on religious editorship and Henry Drummond.
The article notes a reported divorce settlement of about 3 000 000 for Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt under Rhode Island law, with Colonel William Jay as her representative. It also lists recent officers and members of a Boston association and recounts speeches on The Art and Architecture of the City of Boston at a meeting attended by prominent local figures.
Justin H. Smith of Boston has donated 150 per year for extemporaneous speaking at Dartmouth College. Four seniors will debate extemporaneously with topics announced the morning of speaking, while two juniors and two sophomores give original orations. Prizes include 30 and 20 dollars for each group, aiming to boost winter term engagement.
Arthur H. Stock denies H B Callender's accusation of A P A membership in a public letter to the editor. Stock requests publication to defend his reputation in the twenty fourth district race dated November 7 1894.
In Newport the Vanderbilt divorce case unfolds with Mrs. W K Vanderbilt asserting residency at Marble House as the basis for suit. Her sister Miss Ar mide Smith traveled from Paris with her, while Vanderbilt kin show little sympathy. Rumors link Vanderbilt to the Duchess of Manchester as cycles of gossip surround custody and future plans.
The Prospect Union held a semi annual officers election in Cambridge. Elected are President Robert E. Ely and Vice President Charles J. Wood with secretaries Frank W Grinnell and William H Nagle. Nathan Hayward is treasurer and Robert N Roaf auditor Irving J Davis is steward. Committee heads include Eliot H Goodwin for library Charles A Sievwright for membership and house, James Stinson for entertainment, James K Whitemore for educational. Executive ex officio members are Professors F G Peabody Charles E Linton F J Stiles John F Harrington and George L Paine. Next Wednesday features ladies night with Rev Henry A Cooke lecturing An Evening With Longfellow readings and singing.
A reunion of Company A veterans of the Fortyseventh Massachusetts Volunteers was held at the American House with about thirty-five attendees. Officers elected for the year include President Charles B. Stevens, Vice-President John H. Heymer, Secretary John H. Haron, and Treasurer George A. Wood. Members from other regimental companies were made honorary, along with Colonel Marsh’s grandson. Colonel Marsh discussed the regiment’s history, and Lt. Charles B. Stevens and Lt. Hatch spoke.
At a Harvard College board meeting the overseers urged a complete scheme for future college property development. They recommended submitting all artistic building questions to a standing advisory committee including professionals and university board members. Decisions should be communicated to the president and fellows.
The New England managers and agents of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States held a dinner at Young's Hotel last evening. About fifty members attended with speechmaking after dinner and an orchestra provided music to close the evening.
H A Wales, inventor of the Sound Discs for Deafness, will be at the Quincy House Friday and Saturday. He is expected to demonstrate his device and discuss its use for aiding hearing.
Boston theater scene buzzes with aerial ballet at Hollis and popular acts at Tremont Park Grand Opera House and Bowdoin Square. Prince Pro Tem ends at the Museum while 1492 and other revues draw large crowds. notable performers include Addie Foy Christie McDonald James ONeill and the Keiths troupe.
Bradford S. Bryant a fish dealer and Daniel Powers disappeared while gunning in Hanson’s Great Cedar Swamp. Powers’ body was found first about a mile from the team and Bryant’s body later, as a heavy snowstorm delayed recovery. Powers leaves a wife and five children. Bryant mourns his parents.
The Boston Merchants Association met at Young's Hotel with strong turnout. President Lane was chosen delegate to the National Civil Service Reform League meeting and Edward P Wilbur as alternate. The board endorsed the Anti-Double Taxation League principles and plans a membership canvass. A January banquet will feature speakers on currency with invitations to notable figures including Benjamin Harrison.
The Rev. Benjamin W. Ward, evangelist and Bible teacher, will conduct the noon meeting at Bromfield Street Church for the rest of the week. Solos and duets will be performed by Messrs. True and Ward.
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